There is no “magic bullet” when it comes to effectively leading change. Managing change is a tough and serious challenge — even for the most experienced and highly capable leaders.
Research reflects that well-managed change initiatives frequently have common and fundamental program elements. Here are a few to increase your odds of success:

A common truth in today’s workplace is, “The only constant is change.” Change comes in many forms — from reorgs to new software and information systems, work flow processes and programs, etc. Many of these initiatives are presented as a method to “make our lives easier” or “make us more efficient.” The jury is still [...]

Restructuring, strategic redirection, quality programs, work flow redesigns … the efforts at change go on and on in many organizations, but few leaders know how to lead and execute change effectively. (Seventy percent of change attempts fail, according to studies.)
Organizations waste valuable resources by not achieving targeted change goals, including their opportunity to grow and [...]